Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 201 Malet, Lucas 1852 1931 Harrison, Mary St. Leger Kingsley Deadham Hard: A Romance E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Project Gutenberg Beginners' Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Deadham Hard: A Romance" by Lucas Malet is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the story introduces us to Thomas Clarkson Verity, a man who seeks refuge and purpose after the turmoil of the French Revolution. As he purchases the house at Deadham Hard, the narrative explores themes of redemption, transformation, and the complexities of human relationships while hinting at deep personal struggles and shifts in perspective. The beginning of "Deadham Hard" presents Thomas Clarkson Verity as a philosophical yet disillusioned character who seeks solace in the seemingly innocuous setting of a coastal English house. As he arrives at Tandy's Castle, he reflects on his tumultuous past during the French Revolution and his desire for peace and construction over chaos. The narrative gives us insight into his resolve to redeem the house from its sordid history of smuggling and illegal activities, and as he begins renovations, the sense of hope and renewal emerges. At the same time, we meet young Tom Verity, who is set to embark on a journey to India and is drawn into an intriguing family dynamic with Damaris, the daughter of Sir Charles Verity, who possesses a troubled past intertwined with her father's adventures. The layers of connection between these characters hint at unfolding relationships and conflicts, setting the stage for a captivating tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1057849 2025-07-05T15:05:27.178840 text/html 1057907 1057697 2024-11-06T03:36:10.960456 2023-10-06T05:46:35.011705 text/html text/html 495454 2025-07-05T15:05:38.039773 application/epub+zip 513306 2025-07-05T15:05:29.320857 application/epub+zip 513306 2025-07-05T15:05:28.059962 application/epub+zip 860059 2025-07-05T15:05:45.338747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 802119 2025-07-05T15:05:37.214841 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 737284 2022-09-06T21:12:09.232984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 992545 2025-07-05T15:05:26.438876 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 972684 2024-10-28T19:35:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16921 2025-07-05T15:05:45.469703 application/rdf+xml 14217 2025-07-05T15:05:28.548793 image/jpeg 3982 2025-07-05T15:05:28.303782 image/jpeg 488314 2025-07-05T15:05:27.259851 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia